LYNDHURST, New Jersey, Sept. 26 -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: * * * Author Julia Heaberlin to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Book Signing at Grand Opening at 10AM on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 * * * Allen, TX - September 25, 2024 - Barnes & Noble is thrilled to announce the opening of its new Allen bookstore on Wednesday, October 2nd. The new Barnes & Noble is located in Watters Creek more PR

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Sept. 25 -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release: * * * * BASF supplies Future Foam with BMB Lupranate T 80 produced at BASF's Geismar, Louisiana production site * * * FLORHAM PARK, NJ and COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 - BASF and Future Foam have announced the first commercial production of flexible foam for the bedding industry made with 100% domestically produced Biomass Balance (BMB) Lupranate T 80 toluene diisocyanate (TDI). The TDI is produced  more PR

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Sept. 28 -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release: RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, September 27, 2024 - For the fourth year, BASF Agricultural Solutions and The SCN Coalition are partnering during SCN Action Month. Throughout October, the organizations will provide farmers with the latest research, tools and resources needed to effectively manage soybean cyst nematodes (SCN) during the 2025 season. BASF and The SCN Coalition are eager to continue raising awareness  more PR

PARAMUS, New Jersey, Sept. 24 -- Bergen Community College issued the following news release: The federal government has awarded Bergen Community College a $2.97 million grant to develop support programs that will help students remain enrolled and positioned to earn associate degrees. College officials expect to assist more than 10,000 students through the program's initiatives during the five-year grant lifecycle, with specific emphasis on improving outcomes for Hispanic, underrepresented and l more PR

MAHWAH, New Jersey, Sept. 24 -- Ramapo College issued the following news release: * * * Students will gain experiential learning opportunities with New Jersey sports and media industry leaders to transform educational and career trajectories * * * The puck dropped on a two-year partnership between Ramapo College of New Jersey and New Jersey Devils and Prudential Center, scoring big opportunities for students to gain meaningful professional and educational experiences with two of the most inn more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 26 -- The Princeton Theological Seminary issued the following news release: On Monday October 14 The Latine Collegium of Princeton Seminary will host The Herencia Lectures, Christian Nationalism: A Dangerous Threat to Democracy. Speakers include Miranda Cruz Zapor, PhD, Professor of Historical Theology at Indiana Wesleyan University, Matthew D. Taylor, PhD, Senior Protestant Scholar at The Institute for Jewish, Christian and Muslim Studies, Joao B. Chaves, PhD, Ass more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: Artificial intelligence - the ubiquitous AI that seems to be everywhere, all the time - has both captivated and frightened the world. Making sense of one of the most hyped phenomena in recent memory is no small task. Who better to help than two members of Time magazine's most 100 influential people in AI? In their new book "AI Snake Oil: What Artificial Intel more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 27 -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs (Princeton SPIA) hosted multiple events adjacent to the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York this month, creating opportunities for students, alumni, and faculty members to engage with U.N. representatives on a variety of pressing global policy challenges. More than 150 alumni, U.N. re more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 24 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release: Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that $14.5 million will be made available through a competitive grant process to support Community-Based Violence Intervention (CBVI) Programs throughout the state. Funding for this grant cycle will begin in 2025. Since 2021, the Murphy Administration has invested nearly $55 million in CBVI programming. F more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 26 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, posted the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) today announced the release of a Notice of Grant Opportunity (NGO) to provide funds to organizations that can offer career coaching and services to New Jerseyans aspiring to reach their career goals. The grant funding is part of "Fund My Future" (FMF), a transformative pilot program that helps qualified New Je more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 28 (TNSres) -- Johnson and Johnson issued the following news release: * * * Updated data show 100 percent overall response rate with 56 percent of patients achieving complete response or better with weekly dosing, supporting the combinability of the GPRC5D bispecific antibody Safety profile, including infection rates, similar to TALVEY and DARZALEX FASPRO monotherapies * * * RIO DE JANEIRO (September 27, 2024) - Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) today announced  more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 28 (TNSres) -- Johnson and Johnson issued the following news release: * * * 45 percent reduction in risk of death achieved with CARVYKTI after three-year follow-up in landmark CARTITUDE-4 study Data featured in a late-breaking oral presentation at the 2024 International Myeloma Society Annual Meeting * * * RIO DE JANEIRO (September 27, 2024) - Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) announced today long-term results from the Phase 3 CARTITUDE-4 study that show a single more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 28 (TNSres) -- Johnson and Johnson issued the following news release: * * * Data from the investigational Phase 1b RedirecTT-1 study demonstrate a safety profile consistent to TALVEY and TECVAYLI monotherapies * * * RIO DE JANEIRO (September 27, 2024) - Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) today announced updated results from the investigational Phase 1b RedirecTT-1 study evaluating the first-ever bispecific antibody combination of TALVEY (talquetamab-tgvs), the fir more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 25 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette today presented the second Our Water's Worth It trophy to Lambertville for the city's tireless efforts to improve its stormwater management program to address flooding issues, better protect local waterbodies and become more resilient to the impacts of climate change. The Commissioner presented the a more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 27 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New Jersey State Athletic Control Board (SACB) Commissioner Larry Hazzard, Sr. today announced the selection of two Paterson boxing clubs to receive grant funding to conduct amateur boxing programs for youth in the city. The after-school programming is expected to reach almost two dozen youth who will attend three-hour sess more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 24 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * First significant changes to senior leaders since May 2022 see veteran public servants depart, seasoned litigators elevated, and new appointments made * * * Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced updates to his executive leadership team in the Department of Law and Public Safety, including naming Angela Cai as Executive Assistant Attorney Gen more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 25 (TNSres) -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced a slate of recommended reforms to be implemented by the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) following the completion of two separate investigations into the NJSP. Attorney General Platkin has directed that all of the recommendations set forth in both reports, as well as additional reforms identified by his Of more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 27 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today that they have filed a complaint in Superior Court against Virtua Health, Inc. (Virtua), and the network of hospitals it runs in Voorhees, Mount Holly, and Camden, New Jersey. The complaint alleges that Virtua has discriminated against patients based on pregnancy and sex in  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 26 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs ("Division") announced today that 23 unlicensed movers were issued Notices of Violation ("NOVs") and assessed civil penalties totaling $125,000, as a result of Operation Safe Move, a State-led undercover operation targeting movers doing business without being licensed by the Division, as requ more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 26 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news release: * * * Cutting-edge legislation would require family content creators to compensate minors for their work & prevent future exploitation * * * (TRENTON) - Family members or caregivers who monetize social media content featuring a minor would be required to compensate the minor under legislation introduced by Assemblywoman Heather Simmons. Bill A4302 comes in response to the rising trend of chi more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 27 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news release: * * * Karabinchak, Allen, and Carter bill would establish the "New Jersey Target Zero Commission" to study traffic safety measures * * * Taking an important step in the State's efforts to end traffic-related deaths, the New Jersey General Assembly today passed bill A1476. Sponsored by Assemblymen Robert J. Karabinchak and John Allen and Assemblywoman Linda S. Carter, the legislation would es more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 25 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news release: * * * New legislation bolsters drowning prevention, water safety education, and swimming skills for families across New Jersey * * * Assemblywoman Alixon Collazos-Gill has introduced new legislation aimed at educating families on the risks of drowning and promoting water safety awareness for children. These bills were introduced following several drownings in New Jersey this past summer. "D more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 25 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news release: * * * Debt refinancing reduces borrowing costs, resulting in a significant cost savings for taxpayers * * * The Joint Budget Oversight Committee today approved a proposal by the Transportation Trust Fund Authority to issue up to $3.25 billion dollars in bonds to refund outstanding debt, which would result in a significant cost savings for the state. The restructuring would reduce debt payme more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 24 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news release: * * * Bills would ensure fairness in government contracting opportunities * * * Assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter, Chair of the Legislative Black Caucus, Assemblyman Benjie E. Wimberly, Speaker Pro Tempore, and other legislators and community leaders gathered today to announce a package of legislation designed to address the findings of the New Jersey Disparity Study earlier this year. Following more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 25 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news release: * * * Bill A3541 aims to provide paid government experience for New Jersey college students * * * The Assembly State and Local Government Committee advanced legislation last week that would establish a statewide legislative internship program. Bill A3541, sponsored by Assemblywoman Tennille R. McCoy, would provide valuable work experience to New Jersey's college students, preparing them for  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 26 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: Informational exhibits spotlighting sea-level rise, harmful algal blooms, extended wildfire seasons and ghost forests are available at state parks this year to educate the public about how these specific climate change impacts are affecting New Jersey's state parks and forests, Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette announced today to mar more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 24 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: * * * Plan for First Time Assesses Challenges Presented by Climate Change * * * Kicking off Climate Week, Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette today announced the release of the final 2024 New Jersey Statewide Water Supply Plan, which for the first time assesses water supply challenges resulting from climate change and offers climate resilience soluti more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 26 (TNSres) -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: * * * Findings show that while New Jersey benefits from high-quality care, health care costs have risen rapidly over nearly a decade * * * The Murphy Administration today released a trio of reports assessing the quality and affordability of health care in New Jersey. These reports serve as a critical first step to understanding and addressing the health care affordab more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 25 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: Governor Phil Murphy earlier this year unveiled a historic clemency initiative - established under Executive Order No. 362 - to expedite the review of pardon and commutation applications with the goal of providing relief from inequities and collateral consequences that are caused or perpetuated by the criminal legal system. Aiming to support this initiative, the Governor today a more PR

PEARL RIVER, New York, Sept. 24 -- Orange and Rockland Utilities issued the following news release: Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R) recently honored local developers, contractors and municipalities who have helped the company achieve success with their electric vehicle infrastructure and incentive programs at its first annual "E-Mobility Awards" ceremony. At a luncheon held at the Pearl River Hilton, O&R's E-Mobility team recognized 10 honorees from New York and New Jersey for their  more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 26 (TNSres) -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following SPIA Faculty Professional Updates wrap up on Sept. 25, 2024: * * * Jonathan Mummolo, associate professor of politics and public affairs, was part of a team that won the Society for Political Methodology's Best Statistical Software Award. The honor recognizes individuals for developing statistical software that makes a significant research contribution. Interflex, d more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 24 (TNSres) -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: Before returning to campus for the fall semester, 12 students had the unique opportunity to travel to Liechtenstein, Austria, and Germany to present original research on democracy and security. The trip was initiated, arranged for, and led by Wolfgang Danspeckgruber, founding director of the Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination (external link), and or more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 25 -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs has promoted two key administrators and restructured diversity and inclusion initiatives to enhance school-wide priorities including student affairs. Tam Le Rovitto was named Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion and Student Affairs; she had been serving as Director of Graduate Student Life. Ariel Matos, wh more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 24 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Funded by a $4.5 million federal grant, the project is designed to increase the identification and treatment of people with behavioral health disorders * * * Behavioral health professionals at Rutgers will work with the state to increase and improve the delivery of mental health and substance use services to the underserved communities of Newark and Elizabeth under a $4.5 million federal grant. The Ne more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Sept. 26 (TNSres) -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Marcin Iwanicki, an expert in cancer biology, will spend a full academic year embedded in government medical research agencies * * * Stevens cancer biology researcher Marcin Iwanicki has received a prestigious fellowship to help find common ground between biomedicine and the emerging new tools of artificial intelligence. Iwanicki, a professor of chemistry and chemical biology (CCB), wi more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * New 'GO Blue' Center will work closely with industry partners to explore, develop and patent innovations in wind, wave and tidal power * * * Stevens has been approved by the National Science Foundation (NSF) as a founding partner for a new Industry-University Cooperative Research Center (IUCRC) that aims to develop marine energy resources, leveraging them to power a 'blue' economy by ad more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- Prudential Financial, a financial services company, issued the following news: Nearly 3 out of 4 American workers say they experienced stress and anxiety while covering for a coworker on paid/extended leave,/1 according to dual studies by Aflac Incorporated and Prudential Financial, Inc. In addition, about half of workers say they experienced burnout when covering for an employee whose leave extended beyond nine weeks,/1 according to the studies, one by more PR

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Sept. 26 -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * Wyndham Rewards members unlock access to coveted tickets including rivalry games * * * Tailgates, historic rivalries and fourth-down nailbiters while rooting for your favorite teams--football season is officially in full swing in Happy Valley. This year Wyndham Rewards--the most generous hotel rewards program spanning more than 60,000 hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals glob more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 26 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Researchers will investigate the use of steel slag and its potential to help decarbonize the nation's transportation sector * * * Rutgers researchers are working to create innovative alternatives to traditional construction materials that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions while remaining strong enough to withstand harsh environmental conditions. The Center for Advanced Infrastructure and  more PR